Fragrance comparison

Lumiere (2000) vs Vjola

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 490 ratings analysed

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,990 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vjola

Nishane

3.86161 votes

Rank #9,782 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vjola takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Vjola
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Lumiere (2000)2/7

Vjola5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vjola
Community sentiment: Lumiere (2000)
Longevity: Vjola
Sillage & projection: Vjola
Value for money: Lumiere (2000)
Versatility: Vjola
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vjola

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

VjolaNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerVjolaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

43%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVjola

SillageVjola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

floral77%

vanilla69%

tuberose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Top

VioletTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyMarigold

Heart

IrisJasmineRoseMagnolia

Base

HeliotropeImmortelleVanillaHoneysuckle

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose, Honeysuckle and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer45

Fall66

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVjolaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,990

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#9,782

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerVjolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lumiere (2000) by Rochas is a floral composition for women, featuring a prominent bouquet of rose and white florals. The scent opens with bright, soap-like aldehydes and fresh neroli, settling into a warm, creamy dry-down dominated by vanilla and cedar. It is a nostalgic choice for daily wear during mild spring weathe…

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Nishane Vjola opens with a heavy punch of powdery violet and green marigold, anchored by a dense white floral core. Perfumer Jorge Lee blends tuberose and lily of the valley against a warm base of heliotrope, vanilla, and honeysuckle. It smells opulent and vintage, built for crisp spring evenings or cool formal gather…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lumiere (2000) or Vjola?

Vjola takes 5 of 7 categories. Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes; Vjola is rated 3.86/5 from 161 votes. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vjola for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lumiere (2000) or Vjola?

Vjola lasts longest (Vjola 77/100, Lumiere (2000) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumiere (2000) or Vjola?

Vjola projects furthest (Vjola 72/100, Lumiere (2000) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumiere (2000) and Vjola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Honeysuckle and Tuberose.

Is Lumiere (2000) or Vjola better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vjola is the stronger pick. For winter, Vjola is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumiere (2000) and Vjola?

Lumiere (2000) has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Honeysuckle, Tuberose and Hyacinth, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Vetiver. Vjola has top notes of Violet, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Marigold, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Heliotrope, Immortelle, Vanilla and Honeysuckle.